Gibson wasn't driving intoxicated or using her cell phone at the time of
the crash. She told police she thought she had a green light. Crash
reconstruction officers determined her light had been red for six to 11
seconds before she entered the intersection.

Circuit Judge Suzanne Upton found Gibson guilty at a no-jury trial
on Oct. 11. On Tuesday, Gibson faced a maximum prison sentence of about
2 years and a minimum of probation. Gibson's attorney, Amy Velazquez,
said her client found out on Sunday that she was pregnant.

Upton said Gibson would be eligible for any programs available to her, which could reduce her time in custody.

"I can't breathe," Gibson said, as she pulled her dark hair into a ponytail.

"You know, Ms. Gibson," Upton said, "there's one solemn benefit from
going to prison: You can hold up your head when you get out and know
that you have paid dearly for this. You'll have paid in the biggest way a
person can pay."

Turning to the victim's family, Upton said, "I hope in a meaningful way, this brings closure for the Joseph family."

A sheriff's deputy entered the courtroom to take Gibson into custody.

Gibson remained seated at the defense table, but her fiance leaned over the bar and enveloped her in a hug.

The Josephs offered kind words to Gibson and her family.

Upton left the bench, crossed her small courtroom and shook hands with Velazquez and then with Gibson.

The deputy didn't rush Gibson into handcuffs. As the room emptied, her fiance and mother remained.

She slowly removed her earrings and other jewelry. She handed them to her fiance.